Matilda was found on the side of the road after being hit by a car. With her many broken bones, she was sent to us so we could get her the help she needs to survive, heal and recover. Will you help us get her on the path to recovery?

Last week we got a call about a chicken that was found laying on the
side of the road after having been hit by a car. Both legs were
crushed and have multiple fractures requiring surgery. When her
initial rescuers believed this hen, Matilda, should be humanely
euthanized, we stepped up to give her a chance to live her life, as
she so clearly wants to do. Even while in pain, Matilda is clearly
very interested in living, so we're here to help her do just that with
help from you and our most amazing and wonderful veterinarian and his
staff.

Matilda's x-rays showed multiple breaks in both legs.

She needed surgery right away for the best chance at recovery.
Her initial costs are $310 due to the fact that our amazing
veterinarian is very compassionate and wants to help birds in need,
also. Matilda was successfully operated on for her Femur and is now
sporting an external fixator with pins in her bone.

Both legs are in splints to support her bilateral fractured tibias.
Her Femur is supported with pins and an external fixator.

Matilda is looking good and is getting plenty of medication for
pain and she is eating well. Next week, Matilda will go back to
the vet for a re-check and to evaluate the need for additional
surgery. At this time, it is unclear whether or not Matilda will
be able to walk again. In the meantime, we are adjusting her
positions throughout the day and we alternate in and out of an
immobile sling. In order to begin using her legs again in the future,
she will need a walker. The walker will run around $375 from K9
Carts. Matilda will also need hormone treatment to cease egg
production so her bones may heal without the added drain on her body.
Laying eggs requires so much of her body's resources like calcium,
which she needs to heal her bones. Hormone treatment for Matilda for
the next six months will cost $170.00

Please help Matilda receive what she needs to keep recovering
and work towards living an amazing life.

You can skip the middle man by donating directly through paypal
using paypal@roostersanctuary.org or by making a
donation through our website at www.roostersanctuary.org

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